Tag Archives: Breadtopia

Heirloom Grain Terroir Experiment #2: Turkey Red Wheat

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Barry W

Premise: Since I started milling whole grains at home this past September, certain heirloom red wheat varieties have stood out to me in terms of their dough performance and flavor. In turn, upon the success of my previous baking experiment … Continue reading →

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HGTE #1: California Wheat

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Barry W

Premise: Since I started milling whole grains at home this past September, articles, videos, and podcast episodes about grain cultivation and baking with whole grains have been on my radar. In turn, after listening to a Sourdough Podcast episode featuring … Continue reading →

Posted in Sourdough Bread | Tagged baking collaboration, Breadtopia, california wheat, California Wheat Commission, Claudia Carter, heirloom wheat, Melissa Johnson, Mockmill, Patwin 515 HP wheat, sourdough baking experiment, Summit 515 wheat, WB 9229 wheat, wheat varietal comparison | 3 Comments

Using a Recipe as a Guide: Cranberry Nut Sourdough Loaves

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Barry W

Even after I find a recipe that I can see myself baking, I often do some additional research to in order to read up on and decide whether I want to include additional elements in my final recipe (formula). Doing … Continue reading →

Posted in Sourdough Bread | Tagged Breadtopia, Breadwriter, Castle Valley Mill, Cranberry pecan bread, Cranberry Walnut Sourdough, fresh bread, Melissa Johnson, Mockmill, Sourdough Bread, Sourdough recipe, sourdough tips, thanksgiving bread, whole grain bread | 1 Comment

First Impressions: My Mockmill 100 Professional home grain-mill

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Barry W

Background: The events leading up to receiving my Mockmill 100 Professional home grain-mill brought together my passion for learning as much as I can about every ingredient that I cook and bake with and my drive to meet and get … Continue reading →

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Meet the Baker Behind the Loaves: Melissa Johnson of Breadtopia

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Barry W

What does it take to become a “bread writer?” With so many beginner sourdough books and blogs available nowadays, finding what makes one’s perspective on this growing hobby unique has become increasingly important. However, when authoring a cookbook, this factor … Continue reading →